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Let me state clearly for the record that I am relatively clueless about 1911's.

Because my new full size 1911 in .45 just didn't fit me and feel right at the range, I wrongly assumed a smaller, lighter Commander wouldn't fit me either and recoil would be difficult to manage in .45.

You know what they say about assuming, right?

I don't need a steel frame 9mm.

This alloy frame .45 Commander shoots extremely well, fits me to a "T", and will get regularly smoked.

I suggest everybody have at least one.

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doc540 wrote:
This alloy frame .45 Commander shoots extremely well, fits me to a "T", and will get regularly smoked.

Nice looking gun. How much did that puppy cost?? :???:

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straight across trade for my custom carry Cobra (it was just too nice to carry and beat on...I have an Agent for that)

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Nice looking Colt.............I've had my eye on one of those for a while. Maybe Santa will bring me one. :cheers2:
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doc540, that's a beautiful piece. Your going to love it more everytime you shoot it.
You'll also find it's easy to carry and conceal in a nice rig. Congrats and "welcome to the club"!

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Thanks!

I'm packing the range bag again this morning. :cheers2:
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I sure am partial to my Springfield Compact .45 ...above all others.
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